2007 Ford Focus electrical system problems
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2007 Ford Focus — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the key ceased in the ignition when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the ignition switch. The key fob was…”
filed Jun 14, 2021
“I got my vehicle from an auction site, so I do not have any history on it before 2016. The engine light comes on and goes off at regular intervals, especially, when the car is in extremely cold or hot temperatures. The gas pedal, also, gets stuck, regularly, I would have to be very careful with my…”
filed Jan 23, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated…
SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm
AS-21769 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2011
Electrical System problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 48 | 6% |
| 2017 Focus | 35 | 4% |
| 2016 Focus | 81 | 7% |
| 2015 Focus | 64 | 6% |
| 2014 Focus | 245 | 9% |
| 2013 Focus | 273 | 13% |
| 2012 Focus | 352 | 9% |
| 2011 Focus | 25 | 22% |
| 2010 Focus | 43 | 15% |
| 2009 Focus | 45 | 20% |
| 2008 Focus | 57 | 23% |
| 2006 Focus | 47 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.